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This movie hopefully means something for the future.

If you want to know why, you'll have to watch it.

Even then you possibly will come to a different conclusion than I did.

Still, it made me rate this movie a solid 10.

Of course there's more to be written about it.

The acting was truthfull and it's an exciting story.

The scenery was shot beautifully.

During the movie it made me wonder whether or not Namejs ever existed. So the story came accross truthfull as well, and that's good.

But, the story was based on legends and fiction and I found out that it was written to provide another perspective on the ring.

The ring is a traditional Latvian ring which represents Latvian independence, friendship, and trust, and symbolizes the unity of three ancient Latvian lands - Kurzeme, Latgale, and Vidzeme.

In this movie the ring gets an interesting meaning which is not that far from the meaning it has in folk legends.

So if you're interested to find out, watch this movie.

And, if you're not really interested to find out, it's really one that worth to watch. It's a result of Latvian and English cooperation which makes it interesting as well besides the interesting story and the way it was displayed.

Sophisticated and beautiful scenes with great music from "Miami nights 1984", credible acting and an exciting story.

It felt like watching an excellent film that was made during the eighties of the last century. In that sense it was something that a younger audience might not recognize.

To me the essence is that it's about that there's black, white and grey; i.e. The bad, the good and the ones that decide for themselves what to be, stoic to the dogmas of the good and the bad.

See this movie for yourself and make up your own mind about it :-)

At least for me this was a very entertaining and fulfilling flic and I was very glad that I wasn 't demotivated by some of the condemning reviews.

It's a visually groundbreaking and deeply reflective journey through time and ... not through space ;-)

Robert Zemeckis' Here (2024) is unlike anything I've ever seen before, and trust me, I've seen a lot of films across countless genres, styles, and intentions.

This one stands out, not only because of its innovative storytelling, but also because of the technology and subtle emotional resonance behind it.

First of all, the technical achievement is stunning. It's hard to believe we're already at a point where advanced AI and CGI can recreate Tom Hanks and Robin Wright in their teenage years so convincingly. Their youthful appearances were so natural that I kept wondering how much was real, and how much was digital wizardry.

But what truly makes Here special is its bold narrative display format.

First, instead of following a single-story arc or even a collection of separate stories, it presents a mosaic of lives; brief glimpses into many different people's experiences, all unfolding in the same location over time. That location becomes a character in its own right. You remain seated in one room, one place... and time just flows around you.

And second: the transitions between scenes are especially worth mentioning. Rather than abrupt scene changes, Here uses beautifully fluid transitions that gently pull you from one moment to the next. This style demands a more conscious engagement from the viewer. It invites you to reflect on what changes and what stays the same, across decades or even centuries. I really liked that. It made me think, compare, feel... and wonder. Despite its non-linear structure, the film keeps you hooked. It strikes a delicate balance between fragment and flow: every piece contributes to the broader tapestry, even when some moments feel slower, funnier, sadder, or more joyful than others. And that's exactly what makes it all feel so credible; life itself is a mix of light and shadow. The performances by all actors are grounded and understated, perfectly matching the film's overall tone.

For those who might find it "too sweet"... I'd say it favors sincerity and sobriety over melodrama, and I appreciate that immensely. So, all the actors did a great job

Now, when you're curious about the title and questioned yourself: "Why Here is nowhere and everywhere"? The house that appears opposite the main setting should have resembled the Proprietary House; an iconic 1764 building once home to William Franklin (yes, Benjamin Franklin's son). But it doesn't. And in a way, that's the point. The setting is not a real place. It's a construct, a layered memory made of pixels and meaning, perhaps drawn from the mind of a CGI artist. Even on Google Earth, the blurred house, that actually seems to have three windows on the first floor as well, still decided to take a back seat. So maybe "nowhere" is just a virtual "everywhere/somewhere" that only exists to make us feel something real.

Ultimately, I highly recommend watching Here. Even though it could easily be seen as a "coming-of-age" story. Still, it's not just for a few characters who pass through the house, but for the audience. If you're open to it, you might find yourself subtly transformed by the time the credits roll. A little older for sure, possibly a little wiser, or maybe just a little more connected to the mystery of time and ... place.

So, is it worth watching? Again, yes, absolutely!

And who knows, by the end, you might realize you've grown just a bit.

Grown in a way that really just suits you, right here.